Conspirations (en. Conspiracies)
/kɔ̃spiʁasjɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Secret agreements between several people to carry out an illegal act.
The conspiracies against the government were uncovered.
Les conspirations contre le gouvernement ont été découvertes.
Theories or rumors that imply hidden intentions.
He believes in the conspiracies surrounding the mysterious accident.
Il croit aux conspirations qui entourent l'accident mystérieux.
Secret planning of actions related to machinations.
Political conspiracies are often more complex than they seem.
Les conspirations politiques sont souvent plus complexes qu'il n'y paraît.
Etymology
From the Latin 'conspiratio', which means 'conspiracy'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
conspiracy theory
Idea that events are secretly manipulated.
théorie du complot
global conspiracy
Theory that claims a small group controls the world.
conspiration mondiale
to be in on the conspiracy
To be involved in a secret plan.
être dans la conspiration
to detect a conspiracy
To find evidence of secret plans.
détecter une conspiration
Related Words
plot
Secret agreement to carry out a harmful action.
complot
scheming
Cunning secret plan often malicious in nature.
manigance
cabal
Secret group plotting against an authority.
cabale
machination
Secret plan or trick often malicious in nature.
machination
Slang Meanings
Delusional theory.
He is developing a new conspiracy on the internet.
Il est en train de développer une nouvelle conspiration sur internet.
Twisted plan.
It's a conspiracy worthy of the best detective novels.
C'est une conspiration digne des meilleurs romans policiers.